Public Health
The Public Health Department focuses on community and population-level health, preventing and addressing root causes of health inequity across a range of communicable and chronic diseases.
Environmental Health
The Environmental Health Department works to keep our air, water, and food safe; it regulates, protects, and promotes the health of everyone in Alameda County by enforcing environmental health codes to reduce exposure to toxins and diseases.
We engage in strategic community health planning to address the diverse needs of our populations, fostering collaboration and partnerships to promote equitable health outcomes.
The ACBHD Audit & Cost Reporting Unit reviews cost reports submitted by providers of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder services, prepares cost reports for submission to the State Department of Health Care Services, reviews and conducts audits, appeals, monitors expenditures for compliance, and completes cost settlements with BHD contractors.
The ACBHD Budget & Fiscal Services Unit is responsible for providing centralized accounting, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, project and grant fiscal management, position control, departmental budget development, and revenue management.
The ACBHD Contracts Unit develops, oversees, and administers contracts and other unique service agreements for mental health and substance use disorder services.
The Developmental Disabilities Council provides educational presentations, informational and referral services, and advocacy for policy and resource development in the areas of health, employment, housing, mental health, education, social services, and transportation.
ACBHD Facility Development manages, directs, and coordinates owned and leased facilities utilized by Behavioral Health Department staff and its affiliates.
The Health Equity, Policy, and Planning (HEPP) Unit leads ACPHD’s efforts to advance health and social equity – to create an Alameda County where everyone has the same opportunity for long, healthy lives, regardless of race, income and neighborhood where they live.